Tubing Plus Rafting Combo

Rainforest River Tubing And Barron Rafting Full Day

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Meeting point: Pickup from Cairns
Run by: Foaming Fury

Overview

Foaming Fury pairs two very different water experiences into one full day out of Cairns. The morning starts slowly, with up to 90 minutes of rainforest river tubing on a cool, clear stream. You drift with the current under the canopy, watching for local wildlife, and the listing notes this half suits ages 5 and above.

The tone changes for the second half of the day. The afternoon is spent on the Barron River, paddling up to 2 hours through whitewater rapids with a crew and guide. Safety training and all equipment come first, then the raft pushes off into the faster stretches of the river. This half is for ages 12 and above.

The day runs about 8 hours in total, with pickup and drop-off available from Cairns. Guides, gear and instruction are all provided, so you bring little more than swimwear and a towel. Reviewers have praised the staff, and the mix of calm floating and genuine paddling gives the day two distinct halves, provided everyone meets the age minimums for each activity.

Raft navigating whitewater rapids between rainforest gorge walls and granite boulders

What's Included

Included

Morning Rainforest River Tubing - up to 90 minutes on the river
Afternoon Barron River Rafting - up to 2 hours on the river
Professional guides
Safety training and all equipment provided
Pickup and drop-off available from Cairns

Not Included

River Levy $20AUD per person - Rainforest River Tubing
River Levy $35AUD per person - Barron River Rafting
Shoe hire is available if required $5AUD per person
Souvenir photo package $59 (Barron River Rafting only)

Itinerary

Pickup from CairnsThe day begins with pickup from Cairns, with drop-off at the end of the tour also available. After booking, check your account to reconfirm your pickup time and location.
Morning rainforest tubingSpend up to 90 minutes floating gently along a cool, clear rainforest stream, surrounded by greenery and watching for local wildlife. This activity suits ages 5 and above.
Afternoon Barron River raftingAfter a safety briefing from your guide, paddle up to 2 hours down the Barron River through a series of whitewater rapids, working together as a crew. This activity suits ages 12 and above.
Return to CairnsAt the end of the rafting run you are dropped back in Cairns, closing out the roughly 8 hour day.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help the day run smoothly, from what to pack to which extras you still need to pay for.

Clear rainforest stream with tree ferns and a strangler fig in morning light

What to bring. The listing asks only for swimwear and a towel. Everything else, including safety equipment, is provided as part of the tour.
Two age minimums. Tubing is open to ages 5 and above, while the Barron River rafting section is for ages 12 and above. Families with younger children can do the morning float but should note the afternoon age limit before booking the combo.
Pace and effort. The morning is calm drifting, while the afternoon needs active paddling with a crew through rapids. One reviewer found the tubing more exciting than they anticipated, so do not expect the morning to be entirely still.
River levies. Two river levies apply per person: $35AUD for the rafting and $20AUD for the tubing, $55AUD combined. Budget for these on top of the booking price.
Staff and guidance. Professional guides lead both activities and give a safety briefing before the rafting. Reviewers praise the staff, with one calling them great and another describing the experience as amazing.
Photo extras. A souvenir photo package is available for $59 and applies to the Barron River rafting only. If you want pictures from the rapids, this is the option the listing offers.

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Common issues. The main extra cost is the combined $55AUD per person river levy, split between the two activities. Shoe hire costs another $5AUD per person if required. The rafting half carries an age minimum of 12, which rules the full combo out for families with children under that age. Cancellations are possible only with at least 24 hours notice for a full refund, and travellers need to reconfirm their pickup time and location after booking through their account.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Tour Price?

The price covers morning rainforest river tubing of up to 90 minutes, afternoon Barron River rafting of up to 2 hours, professional guides, safety training, all equipment, and pickup and drop-off from Cairns. The full day runs about 8 hours.

Are There Extra Costs On The Day?

Yes. A river levy of $55AUD per person is collected, made up of $35AUD for the rafting and $20AUD for the tubing. Shoe hire is available at $5AUD per person if required, and a souvenir photo package costs $59 for the rafting only.

Is Pickup Included?

Yes, pickup and drop-off from Cairns are included. After booking, check your account to reconfirm your exact pickup time and location.

Is This Tour Suitable For Kids?

Partly. The morning tubing is suitable for ages 5 and above, but the afternoon Barron River rafting is for ages 12 and above. Families with children between those ages should consider whether the combo works for them.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The listing does not state the terms for cancellations inside that window.

What Should I Bring?

Swimwear and a towel. All safety equipment is provided, and the guides give training before the rafting section. Shoe hire is available at $5AUD per person if you need it.